Patrick Mahomes will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in an exciting Christmas Day matchup. Despite nursing a slightly injured ankle from his recent game against the Houston Texans, the Kansas City Chiefs‘ star quarterback will take the field and lead his team as usual. Mahomes has showcased exceptional form this season, maintaining an impressive streak of interception-free games since mid-November.
The Chiefs face some concerning injury updates ahead of their Christmas Day clash with the Steelers. Chris Jones sat out practice due to a calf injury, Chamarri Conner remains in concussion protocol, and Joshua Williams is managing ankle and elbow issues. On the offensive line, Jawaan Taylor’s knee injury may necessitate adjustments, while D.J. Humphries continues to be sidelined with a hamstring issue. These setbacks could affect the team’s performance in this pivotal game.
Where to Watch Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers Match?
Fans can catch the highly anticipated Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game on various platforms this holiday season. Netflix makes history as the first streaming service to broadcast an NFL game, airing the Christmas Day matchup at 1 p.m. ET. The game is also accessible through the NFL+ streaming service for comprehensive coverage. For those who prefer traditional TV, local broadcasters KCTV in Kansas City and KDKA in Pittsburgh will televise the game, though coverage is limited to their respective markets. Taking place at the iconic Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the matchup promises an exciting showdown between two legendary NFL teams.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report
Chiefs Injuries
Chamarri Conner: Concussion protocol, did not practice
D.J. Humphries: Hamstring injury, did not practice
Chris Jones: Calf injury, did not practice
Jawaan Taylor: Knee injury, limited practice
Jack Cochrane: Ankle injury, did not practice
Patrick Mahomes: Ankle injury, but practicing fully
Xavier Worthy: Ankle injury, fully participated1
Steelers Injuries
Justin Fields: Abdominal, limited participation
Joey Porter Jr.: Knee, questionable
George Pickens: Hamstring, questionable
Larry Ogunjobi: Groin, fully practiced
Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers Players Stats
Kansas City Chiefs Player Stats
Patrick Mahomes Stats: YDS 3,608, TD 23, INT 11, QBR 66.7
Kareem Hunt Stats: CAR 191, YDS 708, TD 6, AVG 3.7
Travis Kelce Stats: REC 89, YDS 739, TD 2, AVG 8.3
Nick Bolton Stats: SOLO 70, SACK 3, FF 1, INT 1
Jaden Hicks Stats: SOLO 16, FF 0, INT 3, PD 3
Pittsburgh Steelers Player Stats
Russell Wilson Stats: YDS 2,129, TD 15, INT 4, QBR 53.5
Najee Harris Stats: CAR 238, YDS 933, TD 5, AVG 3.9
George Pickens Stats: REC 55, YDS 850, TD 3, AVG 15.5
Patrick Queen Stats: SOLO 57, SACK 0, FF 1, INT 0
Donte Jackson Stats: SOLO 24, FF 0, INT 5, PD 8
The Kansas City Chiefs head to Pittsburgh on Christmas Day for a high-stakes Week 17 NFL clash against the Steelers, with playoff implications on the line. Boasting an impressive 14-1 record, the Chiefs enter as slight road favorites, aiming to extend their dominance. Meanwhile, the Steelers, sitting at 10-5, are determined to solidify their playoff position.
Patrick Mahomes leads the Chiefs’ explosive offense into Acrisure Stadium, where they face a tough challenge from the Steelers’ resilient defense. On the other side, Russell Wilson, now at the helm for Pittsburgh, looks to showcase his value against one of the league’s toughest opponents. The Chiefs, under Mahomes’ steady leadership, have been nearly unstoppable, winning 14 straight games against teams with losing records this season.